Steam Machine Windows 11 drivers are here
Valve has released Windows 11 drivers for the Steam Machine, marking a new shift in software compatibility for the hardware.
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The brief
Valve has officially released Windows drivers for the Steam Machine. Coverage from PC Guide, Korben, PCMag, TechPowerUp, and Digital Foundry confirms the release.
Reports highlight that transitioning to Windows currently necessitates the removal of SteamOS. Users are advised that the current process involves a complete loss of the original operating system upon switching.
Valve has stated that an official dual-boot wizard is in development. Coverage does not yet specify a release date for this feature, noting only that it will arrive once it is complete.
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Quick answers
Can Steam Machine users keep SteamOS while running Windows?
No, current coverage indicates that switching to Windows requires the removal of SteamOS.
Is there an automated way to dual-boot?
Not yet. Valve stated that an official dual-boot wizard is planned but is not currently available.
Which operating system is supported by the new drivers?
The newly released drivers provide support for Windows 11.
Coverage (5)
- Valve shares Windows drivers for Steam Machine and says an official dual-boot wizard will ship "once it's complete" PC Guide · 129d ago
- On the Steam Machine, switching to Windows costs you all of SteamOS Korben · 129d ago
- Valve Adds Windows Support to Steam Machine PCMag · 129d ago
- Valve Releases Windows Drivers for Steam Machine TechPowerUp · 129d ago
- Steam Machine Windows 11 drivers are here Digital Foundry · 129d ago
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